Behind the Rain
Paul SchützeEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Behind the Rain vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Behind the Rain | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Paul Schütze | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Behind the Rain
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Balsamic
Amber
Citrus
Mossy
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperGrapefruit
—Heart
FrankincenseBalsam Fir
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
VetiverMossPatchouliLinden BlossomWoody Notes
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Behind the Rain | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the one for someone who has tried every vetiver and wanted more. Not aggressive, not quiet, not sweet. It earns attention slowly, and those who stay for the drydown tend to become evangelists.Behind the Rain
Fille en Aiguilles is not a safe blind buy. The pine needles hit with an almost aggressive sharpness before the incense and dried fruits soften the edges.Fille en Aiguilles